furbished

past tense of furbish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbished
Verb
  • Featuring a faux wrap neckline and a deep V-neck design, the sweater is sophisticated and polished enough for date nights, after-work cocktails, parties, and more.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The palate is rich with leather, oak, and dark fruit, smoothed by brown sugar and lifted by cherry brightness.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Crow’s feet are smoothed with the winch of a hair elastic.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The female nurse rubbed the glove over her sides, into the folds, on the back of her neck.
    Laura Vazquez, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon, then roll the balls gently in the mixture until coated.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Blending thriller, drama and romance tropes coated in an overall ironic tone, the film marks the directorial debut of Rampoldi, who is a prominent Italian screenwriter.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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